Catena Nicolás Catena Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Lots of toasty oak, black fruit and dark spices on the nose. Full-bodied and tannic. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with a rare steak. 510958 14% XD 750 mL  $109.95 Score: 93/100. November 23, 2013 Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Feudi San Pio Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: This robust Italian red wine is a blend of Corvina and other native grapes. Amarone in style without Amarone's price. Smooth, supple and tasty. Drink: 2016-2022. 181446 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Racy and ripe with lots of juicy mouth-watering action on the palate for pasta in tomato sauce or pizza. Aromas of tart dark berries and smoke. Decant 1 hour. Great value. Drink: 2016-2020. 219808 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 30, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Flagstone Dark Horse Shiraz 2013, Western Cape, South Africa: Smoky dark plums with fleshy blackberries in this full-bodied wonder. Some earthy notes and black pepper on the finish. Terrific! Drink: 2015-2021. 127654 14% D 750 mL  $36.00 Score: 90/100. March 19, 2016 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Merlot 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Now I understand why Washington is renowned for Merlot! This gorgeously rich and layered Merlot is so flavourful and interesting that even Miles in the movie Sideways would relent. It's a merlot for cabernet drinkers in it's power and concentration yet it's still smooth and supple on the palate. The reason is that merlot has tighter and smaller berry (grape) clusters so the skin to juice ratio when macerating and fermenting is lower which results in the more flavour compounds transferring to the juice (wine) before the skins are remove yet the tannins are shorter than in cabernet so you don't get that furry mouth feeling. Great weight, structure and finish. Pair this with veal shank or duck. Drink: 2014-2018. 454835  13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review